Spectator Hurt In Sensational Auto Race Crash

Clip: 346311_1_1

Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1522

Original Film: 009-572-07

HD: N/A

Location: CHICAGO, IL

Timecode: 00:59:24 - 01:00:29

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Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Joel Thorne crashes through a fence, severely injuring a spectator as the automobile racer dashes at dizzy pace around the fair grounds speedway during a twenty-five mile contest. Hal Cole captures the event in fast time.